2009-10-25
The Pantones recorded this, their third album in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Much of this seems like contemporary country, such as the twangy tunes, "You've Lost the Sun" and "Less of Me". The album does offer intriguing instrumentation, though, without seeming crowded. "Nightingale" is nicely produced with its violin and vocals. "A Thousand Yards" prominently features Rhodes and horns and "Back To My Old Ways" has nice snare work and banjo. This entire album offers nice production and vocal harmonies. Rebecca Ruth
Various Artists
Standing Together
Lyal Strickland
Balanced on Barbed Wire
JILL HENNESSY
Ghost in My Head
Dolly Shine
Walkabout
JAY FARRAR/BENJAMIN GIBBARD
One Fast Move or I'm Gone
BILL CALLAHAN
Woke on a Whaleheart
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